Tottenham Hotspur's difficult season has been compounded by the threat of two significant new injury setbacks, with midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur potentially facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Bentancur's Hamstring Agony
The club is anxiously awaiting a medical verdict on Bentancur, with reports from his native Uruguay indicating serious concern over a hamstring tear. The influential midfielder is set to discover on Sunday whether he will require an operation.
Should scans confirm a full tear and the need for significant surgery, Bentancur could be ruled out for approximately three months. Such an absence would extend beyond the typical recovery period, as players often face a tricky rehabilitation process even after the initial timeframe has passed.
Richarlison Adds to Frank's Problems
In a further blow, striker Richarlison sustained his own hamstring injury during Saturday's FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa. This compounds a growing list of unavailable attacking options for manager Thomas Frank.
The club has already seen Brennan Johnson sold this month, while Dejan Kulusevski remains unfit and Mohammed Kudus is ruled out for a couple of months. This leaves Spurs' forward line severely depleted.
Pressure Mounts on Frank and Spurs
The injury crisis arrives at a time of intense pressure for the North London club. The loss to Villa confirmed their exit from the FA Cup, and they have slid to 14th place in the Premier League table.
Manager Thomas Frank, who is under serious scrutiny, pointed to a punishing fixture schedule as a contributing factor to the team's physical woes. "We played five games in 13 days, four in 10," Frank stated. "This is our third time this season. That is the most tricky thing."
With the summer's World Cup on the horizon for Bentancur, and Tottenham's season unravelling, the coming days' medical news will be crucial for the club's hopes of turning their fortunes around.
